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Top Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Man’s top hat made of gray beaver or other fur felt. Flat brim. 1/2” gray grosgrain hatband knotted at side. Lined with fine silk gauze mounted on white paper. The top lining has narrow green floral stripes woven into the gauze and a makers mark printed in gold. Brass ventilator with printed gold ‘frame.’ Deep black leather sweat band. About 7” tall. From front, flares a bit at top while from side it tapers very slightly toward top.

G2006.095

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Headwear

Historic Costume

Top Hat

Male

felt

Fur

Grosgrain

Silk Gauze

Gray

1845 - 1860

Makers Mark

Inside Top

"Williams 148 Genesee St, Utica"

English

Stamped

7 in

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